Reports Report 8198k (Event 8198-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8198-2020
Observer
NameKris W
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThis is the brightest meteor I have ever witnessed and thought it would hit the ground.
Location
AddressLoleta, CA
Latitude40° 40' 46.15'' N (40.68°)
Longitude 124° 12' 2.98'' W (-124.2°)
Elevation1.95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-29 19:04 PST
UT Date & Time2020-12-30 03:04 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle100°
Moving
Facing azimuth195°
First azimuth180°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth200°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorBlue/Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksFrom glowing bright blue to green with fragments
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksTurned from very bright blue to bright green
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks-